[Q&A] Noob -Friendly Q&A Help Thread - Ask Your Questions Here!

[g4Nk]

With the new partition layout it's taking some time to make tools like TWRP and SuperSU work as intended. Once all the kinks are ironed out and ROM zips can be flashed easily, development will take off I'm sure. I know beanstown has a Pixel so we may see some pure nexus love eventually.

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

 

[rampantandroid]

I've got a new Pxiel XL in order from Verizon (long story short, through my employer I still get unlimited data and subsidized phones with 2 year contracts, making a 128GB XL only $400) - what Android version can I expect to be installed when I get the device in January? I ask, because I know depixel8 has been patched to no longer work...

Thanks!

 

[wase4711]

only a psychic can answer that question, but it will be at least 7.0

 

[mac796]

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OK got a question before I do this, in on Verizon pixel I'm unlocked, rooted, on twrp, I think I installed a corrupted version of rc1. It will not see zip files or won't even do a wipe. So if I flash back to stock image with the adb/fastboot tool it won't lock my boot loader correct? And then I can just reroot?
Also is there another place to get stock images from. Can't get md5 to match at the Google page
Nevermind im an idiot it's not md5. No wonder

 

[Gizmoe]

only a psychic can answer that question, but it will be at least 7.0

Not that it makes a difference, but the release version for the pixel is 7.1 Current version is 7.1.1

 

[mac796]

OK. I been doing alot of reading sorry for newbie questions. I unlocked bootloader Verizon pixel on 7.1 then took its 7.1.1 ota then installed twrp, then root. Twrp is corrupted or something. So to go back to stock without relocking my bootloader do I flash 7.1 or 7.11. factory image or It does it matter?

edit: sorry for posting in the wrong thread, i did flash 7.11 factory image and did not lock my bootloader, so i guess i answered my own question.

 

[ithehappy]

How do I root this phone? TWRP is still in Alpha stage I see, so that's the only option or is there another way to flash the SuperSU zip on this phone?

 

[mjs2011]

How do I root this phone? TWRP is still in Alpha stage I see, so that's the only option or is there another way to flash the SuperSU zip on this phone?

I'm with you. There seem to be a couple of tutorials out there, but I'm waiting for stability. Really want to use Substraten themes though. Also, I guess if you're on Verizon, there's an extra step too. Hopefully someone can point to a guide that worked for them.

 

[TonikJDK]

How do I root this phone? TWRP is still in Alpha stage I see, so that's the only option or is there another way to flash the SuperSU zip on this phone?

I'm with you. There seem to be a couple of tutorials out there, but I'm waiting for stability. Really want to use Substraten themes though. Also, I guess if you're on Verizon, there's an extra step too. Hopefully someone can point to a guide that worked for them.

The thread below, first post. You fastboot boot an image from Chainfire and it roots it. See the option labeled non TWRP. That is how I did it.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/development/root-supersu-t3490156/page110

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[ithehappy]

I am rooted, thanks to you guys.

I just need two more things. Firstly, please tell me an app which would get rid of this on screen buttons, can't stand them at all. I used to use some Pie control app when I had the original Moto X back in the days, which I really liked, anything similar but updated app like that? This phone has huge bottom bezel, so should be easy to swipe up from there to activate the buttons LOL.

And secondly, what would be the best app to protect specific apps via fingerprint? I don't need system wide fingerprint security but only for specific apps like Gallery, WhatsApp and banking apps etc.

Thanks in advance.

PS: Except some annoyances, LOVVVING the phone so far by the way.

 

[mjs2011]

I am rooted, thanks to you guys.

I just need two more things. Firstly, please tell me an app which would get rid of this on screen buttons, can't stand them at all. I used to use some Pie control app when I had the original Moto X back in the days, which I really liked, anything similar but updated app like that? This phone has huge bottom bezel, so should be easy to swipe up from there to activate the buttons LOL.

And secondly, what would be the best app to protect specific apps via fingerprint? I don't need system wide fingerprint security but only for specific apps like Gallery, WhatsApp and banking apps etc.

Thanks in advance.

PS: Except some annoyances, LOVVVING the phone so far by the way.

How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post

 

[ithehappy]

How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post

1- In Developer settings enable that OEM Unlock thing.
2- USB Debuggin enabled from same place.
3- Download the latest SuperSU 2.79 SR1 zip and have it placed on your phone. Root directory is preferred for convenience anyway.
4- Given you already have the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed, just click on the app, run "adb devices" command to make sure the device is being shown. Then run "adb reboot bootloader". You will see phone entering bootloader mode.
5- Have the TWRPRC1 downloaded (~25 MB) on your computer. And place the .img file in the same destination where you have installed Minimal ADB Fastboot.
6- Run command "fastboot boot xxx.img" (xxx is basically the exact same name of the TWRP image file, just copy the name and paste in that place of xxx)
7- You will see TWRP screen on the phone. Now from here I don't know but I just hit on the keep system only option (no modification), and then used the advanced option and located and flashed the SuperSU zip. I am not sure whether I have TWRP or stock recovery, but my phone has root and that's all that matters to me for now.

And yes, there is not step by step instruction anywhere, but the guy on the SuperSU topic helped me big time. I guess those who have Nexus based phones for long time already know all these commands, so they don't think about the dumn people like us, who has used some other OEM for so long have forgotten how ADB works :laugh:

 

[mjs2011]

I am rooted, thanks to you guys.

I just need two more things. Firstly, please tell me an app which would get rid of this on screen buttons, can't stand them at all. I used to use some Pie control app when I had the original Moto X back in the days, which I really liked, anything similar but updated app like that? This phone has huge bottom bezel, so should be easy to swipe up from there to activate the buttons LOL.

And secondly, what would be the best app to protect specific apps via fingerprint? I don't need system wide fingerprint security but only for specific apps like Gallery, WhatsApp and banking apps etc.

Thanks in advance.

PS: Except some annoyances, LOVVVING the phone so far by the way.

How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post

---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 AM ----------

1- In Developer settings enable that OEM Unlock thing.
2- USB Debuggin enabled from same place.
3- Download the latest SuperSU 2.79 SR1 zip and have it placed on your phone. Root directory is preferred for convenience anyway.
4- Given you already have the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed, just click on the app, run "adb devices" command to make sure the device is being shown. Then run "adb reboot bootloader". You will see phone entering bootloader mode.
5- Have the TWRPRC1 downloaded (~25 MB) on your computer. And place the .img file in the same destination where you have installed Minimal ADB Fastboot.
6- Run command "fastboot boot xxx.img" (xxx is basically the exact same name of the TWRP image file, just copy the name and paste in that place of xxx)
7- You will see TWRP screen on the phone. Now from here I don't know but I just hit on the keep system only option (no modification), and then used the advanced option and located and flashed the SuperSU zip. I am not sure whether I have TWRP or stock recovery, but my phone has root and that's all that matters to me for now.

And yes, there is not step by step instruction anywhere, but the guy on the SuperSU topic helped me big time. I guess those who have Nexus based phones for long time already know all these commands, so they don't think about the dumn people like us, who has used some other OEM for so long have forgotten how ADB works :laugh:

Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?

---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 AM ----------

1- In Developer settings enable that OEM Unlock thing.
2- USB Debuggin enabled from same place.
3- Download the latest SuperSU 2.79 SR1 zip and have it placed on your phone. Root directory is preferred for convenience anyway.
4- Given you already have the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed, just click on the app, run "adb devices" command to make sure the device is being shown. Then run "adb reboot bootloader". You will see phone entering bootloader mode.
5- Have the TWRPRC1 downloaded (~25 MB) on your computer. And place the .img file in the same destination where you have installed Minimal ADB Fastboot.
6- Run command "fastboot boot xxx.img" (xxx is basically the exact same name of the TWRP image file, just copy the name and paste in that place of xxx)
7- You will see TWRP screen on the phone. Now from here I don't know but I just hit on the keep system only option (no modification), and then used the advanced option and located and flashed the SuperSU zip. I am not sure whether I have TWRP or stock recovery, but my phone has root and that's all that matters to me for now.

And yes, there is not step by step instruction anywhere, but the guy on the SuperSU topic helped me big time. I guess those who have Nexus based phones for long time already know all these commands, so they don't think about the dumn people like us, who has used some other OEM for so long have forgotten how ADB works :laugh:

Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?

 

[TonikJDK]

How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post

---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 AM ----------



Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?

---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 AM ----------



Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?

There is a really nice toolkit you can use too.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/pix...ipsoft-android-toolkit-google-t3482767/page39

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[mjs2011]

One last question. Are there any additional steps for the Verizon variant?

 

[TonikJDK]

One last question. Are there any additional steps for the Verizon variant?

The extra steps to unlock the bootloader. Hopefully you already did that. Or did not update to 7.1.1.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/how-to/bl-unlock-verizon-pixel-released-t3489085/page14


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[mjs2011]

The extra steps to unlock the bootloader. Hopefully you already did that. Or did not update to 7.1.1.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/how-to/bl-unlock-verizon-pixel-released-t3489085/page14

Gah! Looks like I'll need to wait then.

 

[Yamalito]

I am rooted, thanks to you guys.

I just need two more things. Firstly, please tell me an app which would get rid of this on screen buttons, can't stand them at all. I used to use some Pie control app when I had the original Moto X back in the days, which I really liked, anything similar but updated app like that? This phone has huge bottom bezel, so should be easy to swipe up from there to activate the buttons LOL.

And secondly, what would be the best app to protect specific apps via fingerprint? I don't need system wide fingerprint security but only for specific apps like Gallery, WhatsApp and banking apps etc.

Thanks in advance.

PS: Except some annoyances, LOVVVING the phone so far by the way.

Any luck on getting rid of the navigation buttons? I tried the build.prop that's used for other Nexus devices but it didn't work. Please post if you have found a way. The soft keys take up too much landscape.

 

[PsiPhiDan]

I have a Very Silver Pixel XL 128 GB in February through Verizon. Many questions (coming from a V20)!

1) Updates are received the same time as the Google Play version, correct? So Verizon is not delaying anything?

2) How do people like the Very Silver? I was torn between that and Quite Black. Looking for real experience and opinions from those who own it.

3) I hate having a phone with no memory card slot... Anyone else felt like this but bought it anyway? I'm hoping the unlimited HD photos and video storage through Google Photos compensates. That is really cool. How's that work though? Can I sync only in Wi-Fi? Does it help you delete pics off internal memory once synced? Does it automatically do that or manually?

4) I read somewhere that other files can get synced to cloud too? Like music or something? I like to have 320kbps music files on my phone (hence the 128GB). Could that be synced to the cloud or no? I would be worried about playback quality though with mobile data...

5) Anyone with children? Can you please comment on the ease of taking photos of ever-moving objects in moderate (indoor) lighting? I can never find a camera to take good, fast photos indoors for all those Kodak moments. Is this finally the camera to do it? I heard it's not much in manual modes (like the V20) but its auto mode Is amazing. That's all I want/need really. But is it quick? Not lots of blur?

6) Do people find themselves using the Google Assistant a lot? I'm excited to try it out.

7) How is the audio, through nice headphones and higher quality audio files? I used to have HTC M8 and am coming from LG V20. Any comparisons to those would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for answers to any of those questions! Can't wait to join the community in February!

 

[TonikJDK]

I have a Very Silver Pixel XL 128 GB in February through Verizon. Many questions (coming from a V20)!

1. Bit of an unknown. If past behavior on the Nexus is the same, a couple of days delay is all. If you get 7.1 on it I would unlock it and sideload the updates from Google.

3. You will get used to it and with 128 it won't be a problem.

4. I use Google Music. All of my music is on my phone, it downloads on wifi. I have a 32gb. Tons of space.

6. It's great.

7. It's better on headphones and Bluetooth than my Nexus 6 noticably better. Worse on speakers, the 6 had dual front facing. That is my only complaint on the phone.

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